The postpartum client who delivered 2 days ago has developed endometritis. Which entry would the nurse expect to find in this client's chart?
1. "Cesarean birth after extended labor with ruptured membranes."
2. "Unassisted childbirth and afterbirth."
3. "External fetal monitoring used throughout labor."
4. "The client has history of pregnancy-induced hypertension."
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Explanation: 1. Cesarean birth is the single most significant risk of postpartum endometritis as well as prolonged premature rupture of the amniotic membranes (PPROM).
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).